At Risk: The Future of “Extractivism” in Colombia and the Andes
A regional roundup on how a fragile consensus around mining and oil exploration seems to be fraying
AQ Podcast: What a Global Recession Might Mean for Latin America
Inflation, high interest rates and a slowdown in China present challenges, but the region’s economies have been resilient, says Revilla.
REACTION: Gustavo Petro Elected President in Colombia
The former rebel defeated Rodolfo Hernández in the June 19 runoff.
AQ Podcast: Luis Alberto Moreno on Colombia’s Elections and Latin America’s Upside
Venture capital and a technology boom could help offset political uncertainty, the former IDB chief says.
Petro, Lula and the Future of Latin American Integration
A second “pink tide” would create greater opportunities for dialogue. But structural obstacles abound.
Meet the Candidates: Colombia
Rodolfo Hernández and Gustavo Petro will compete in the presidential runoff on June 19.
Colombia and Iván Duque: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Backed by former President Álvaro Uribe, Duque entered office in 2018 with plans to modernize the economy. In 2021, a proposed tax reform sparked nationwide anti-government protests that were met with excessive force by the police. Duque’s approval … Read more
A Major Roadblock in Future U.S.-Venezuela Talks: the ELN
The guerrilla group’s growing power is an obstacle to democratic and economic stabilization in Venezuela.
The Evolution of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro
The former Bogotá mayor is making his third run at the presidency and is leading in polls. Has he changed, or has the country?
AQ Podcast: Petro’s Race to Lose in Colombia?
The former Bogotá mayor’s path to the presidency may not be as clear as it looks, says a leading Colombian analyst.
Wildcard: The 76-Year-Old Newcomer Shaking Up Colombia’s Election
Win or lose, Rodolfo Hernández’s rise reflects the deep discontent in Colombian politics.
Does the Colombian Center Stand a Chance?
Centrist politicians appeared to have learned lessons from 2018. But ahead of elections in May, unity – and success – look increasingly unlikely.
Is Gustavo Petro Leaving Behind Colombian Progressives?
The left-wing candidate for Colombia’s presidency is building new alliances, and straining old ones.
Book Review: A Case for Optimism in Colombia
Mauricio Cárdenas proposes something radical for these times: a pragmatic focus on recent accomplishments.
Colombia, Washington’s “Closest Ally,” Looks to Beijing
An expected surge in Chinese investment may bring Bogotá even closer.
